Weekly Window Shopping: Ted Baker

Good morning everyone!

So if you tuned in last week to my A Look I Want post, you know I was lusting after the Ted Baker skirt Cordelia wears in the latter half of the episode (which is sadly sold out online, boo). Well, afterward I started to look around Mr. Ted Baker's website (particularly in the sale section) and found some really lovely pieces that were beautiful and things I'd love to have in my wardrobe. I got very excited over some of the pieces, and really wanted to share them with you all, so the idea for the Weekly Window Shopping post was born! While I love makeup, and that's really been the focus lately, I initially started Good Morning Minneapolis as a fashion blog (believe it or not). So I thought... Hell, why not share what beautiful or quirky pieces I find? So I decided that since I do so much online oogling, I could share each week a bit of what I find! I'm really excited to look around more, even at things I might not be able to buy right now, and share them with everyone. A little window shopping never hurt!

All right, let's get down to business (to defeat... The Huns *dun dun dun*). Here's what I found that I liked on his website's sale section:

DIEMOND - OIL PAINTING TROUSER, $117

ETTIA - LACE DETAIL CARDIGAN, $138

NINEA - VELVET BLAZER, $237

DANELLE - TEA PARTY PRINTED DENIM, $117

NITCHA - BOW COLLAR DRESS, $192

There you have it! Just a few things that I found and I loved. I really enjoyed browsing through all the beautiful clothing on his website - I'm a big fan of floral prints, so I was glad to see them on some pants and blazers (as well as the skirt I originally fell in love with). What do you like best out of what I picked, or what you saw on the website? Let me know!

Cheers!

A Look I Want: Cordelia's Floral Skirt in AHS S3E11

Good evening everyone!

I haven't mentioned it on my blog before, but I am in love with the fashion on this TV show! Especially with what Cordelia wears. Her style is so similar to what I'd like to see in my own wardrobe in the future. Tonight I watched episode 11 with my SO and I told him that I was absolutely in love with the skirt she wore tonight in the latter part of the episode (shown above).  

Eventually I was able to find a post about it on wornontv, and here were their suggestions:

Ted Baker Full Skirt in All Over Floral Print, ASOS, SOLD OUT

Cotton Spandex Jersey Double U-Neck Long Sleeve Bodysuit, AA, $38

PERFECT-FIT BALLET BUTTON TEE, J. Crew, $29.50

Now, I think these are GREAT suggestions. And the skirt is the exact same one used in the show, in fact. If it weren't for the pricetag ($142.60, yikes!) or the fact that it was sold out, I probably would've bought the skirt. I love floral patterns, and especially ones that look like beautiful oil paintings. So since this skirt is sold out, I thought I would go on a little internet adventure and see if I couldn't find something similar (or at least something that I liked as much). It's important to note I wasn't only so found of the pattern (pretty flowers on a black background) but that I also really loved the high-waited fit, the pleats, and the fullness of the skirt (I'm also a sucker for zippers, so the zipper on the back was indeed a nice touch).

As it turns out, nothing was "good enough" for me (so not close enough in design, structure, or colors) other than a different Ted Baker skirt:

which was also about $200 and sold out everywhere I found it. Sigh. I guess Ted Baker is my new favorite designer? I had really hoped to find a similar skirt online, since it's one of the prettiest I've seen! I guess I'll have to keep my eyes pealed (no spoilers, no spoilers!) and hope to find something similar in my searching!

Have you found a skirt similar to these you like? Are you also a fan of Ted Baker or of American Horror Story? Let me know! I'd love to hear.

Cheers!

The Swing: Outfit Post

Good evening everyone!

Today I wore one of my favorite t-shirts. It has "The Swing" on it, and while I don't wear much green I think this piece of art is lovely! I also did Catching Fire eye makeup, but since we decided not to go tonight I have another opportunity to make my eyes all pretty. (: My next t-shirt to buy is "Magic Circle" - it's so pretty!

What shirts are you looking at? Do you have any stores to suggest to me?

Cheers!

Moe Tights Outfit Post

Good afternoon everyone!

I'm not sure if any of you took a peek at my Instagram earlier, but today I have an outfit post for you! The first one, in fact. I'm pretty excited about this outfit, since I get to wear one of my awesome pairs of printed tights. The weather is perfect outside for this outfit right now - it's a bit chilly and windy, but still gorgeous out there.







Dress: Thrifted
Tights: Moe (but I bought them from here)
Shirt: Thrifted
Shoes: Thrifted
Bag: Vintage

Hello everyone! Long time no see, eh? Well, I think I'd like to come back, and focus on a passion of mine I've finally started to explore - lolita fashion. So, whatdaya say? Come along for the ride - it'll be fine! Here's a new picture, in case you were wondering.

February 4, 2012

Good day everyone. (: It's sunny and warm here in Minneapolis, and I'm excited to share with you my first post of the year! Today I'm all dolled up because my mother and I are going to the theatre (Yellow Tree Theatre in Osseo, to be exact).



Shoes: Target
Dress: Vintage; Thrifted
Tights: Target
Coat: Thrifted
Necklace: Gifted from a dear friend
Belt: Thrifted

Happy Tuesday

Hello everyone! (: I know it's just a crappy webcam picture, but here's me today. (: I wanted to share one of my latest thrifty finds: a vintage coach! I got it for $12.99 at The Village, and I think it's great! I've been wanting one for a while, but I decided to splurge on this one because of the pretty red color.

In fact, my whole outfit today is thrifted!

Sweater: (originally Banana Republic) Thrifted
Scarf: Thrifted
Jeans: Thrifted

Happy Tuesday!

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A New Beginning

I thought I would start this fashion blog with a little introductory post about myself. My name's Melissa, usually called Mel. I'm 19 years young (as the cliché goes) and I reside in Minneapolis, Minnesota. I attend the University of Minnesota, and am double majoring in French and Anthropology and minoring in Classical & Near Eastern Archaeology. It's a mouthful, I know. Imagine having to say all that every time someone asks what you study.
So why fashion? it's simple, really: I love it. I adore fashion. I love reading fashion blogs, skimming the interwebs for inspiration, and I enjoy cutting out pictures from magazines and pinning them to my cork board when I find something I like. I wanted to create a place where I could share my love with others, whether it be my own outfits or someone else's I love.

So sit back, relax, and let the fashion begin.